Fall Fashion: The Great Camel Comeback

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As we say goodbye to summer’s colourful sundresses and flowy skirts, we welcome the return of fall and most importantly… jacket weather! Jackets and coats are an accessorizer’s dream, from bold prints to traditional neutrals we’re loving this season’s take on old classics.

One of our favourites: The Camel Coat. No longer just your grandmother’s go-to, this classic staple is a fall fashion must-have.

We break down this season’s hottest trend with help from Jones New York taking this look runway to realway. Introducing The Great Camel Comeback

 

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Holiday in July – 2014 Gift Guide

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Although it’s sunny and warm outside, this week we brought some festive, holiday joy to Toronto giving media a sneak-peek into holiday gift guides. From jewelry to fashion, skincare to cosmetics, we’ve got something for everyone with these incredible holiday gifting ideas…

Let us know what’s on your wish list – tweet us at @natashankpr!

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Organix Beauty
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Hi-Tec Canada
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Jacqueline Piron
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Xam Diamonds
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Tweezerman Canada
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Rudsak Canada
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Liu Jo Canada
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Anne Klein

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Inhibitif #SmoothMovement Challenge: Our Results!

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In case you missed it, the NKPR team took part in the 8 week #SmoothMovement Challenge with Inhibitif, diligently applying the deodorant, body or facial serum and documenting our experience along the way! With the challenge complete, we’re sharing our hair-free results. The verdict? A great success!

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To recap: Inhibitif is a range of highly-concentrated products that help reduce the apparent prominence and visible density of unwanted hair over time. In under 8 weeks, the need for hair removal is minimised.

We found the key to the #SmoothMovement challenge was patience and diligence. 8 weeks may seem like a long ways away, but the twice-a-day application was well-worth it. Within a week of applying it fit nicely into our daily routines, and we’re all happy to report that we’ve witnessed a significant reduction in hair growth with all of our tested products!

Having taken the 8 week challenge, we thought we would share some of our tips based on our experience to help make your 8 week challenge a success:

Body serum: Make sure you use it twice daily. Spray generously directly on targeted area, and if necessary apply evenly with hands as you would apply a moisturizer. Let dry and then apply moisturizer or sunscreen as usual.

Deodorant: Apply to the underarms daily. Be sure to let the product dry completely before dressing.

Facial serum: A very small amount goes a long way! Dispense a pea-sized amount of product to palm of hand, then apply directly to the targeted facial areas.

With all products, be sure to store in a cool place!

Did you know? Inhibitif, combined with existing hair removal techniques, offers the lowest one-year cost of lasting hair removal than any other technology or product available…count us in!

Here’s what the media are saying about Inhibitif…

“I’m just completing week five but am down to epilating the legs and underarms just once a week and seeing very minimal regrowth, I’m a pretty happy camper!”

Stephanie Anne Daga, Beauty Blogger, Blush Pretty

“Amazingly, hair actually does appear to grow back slower and with less density, even within three weeks of starting the challenge.”

Philip Mak, Writer, View the Vibe

“This newly launched serum has helped to tame the little peach fuzz above my lip, and I couldn’t be happier!”

Michelle Bilodeau, Director of Editorial, Front Row Mag

“Game changer, ladies!”

Alexandra Cioppa, Beauty Blogger, Chick Advisor

“I started Inhibitif’s 8 week challenge three weeks ago and I already notice that my hair is finer and isn’t growing back as quickly!”

Kate Murphy, Assistant Editor, Beauty RSVP

 “Our tester tried the body serum, which comes with an easy-to-use spritz top. Following the directions of application twice per day, she noticed a dramatic reduction in the appearance of hair regrowth after only two weeks!”

Aleesha Harris, Entertainment Web Editor, Vancouver Sun

 “The slightly minty scent was refreshing, and we also liked the spritz application, which made for an invisible, mess-free experience. Some of us have seen a difference within a week!”

Mishal Cazmi, Assistant Beauty and Fashion Editor, Glow Magazine

Get your own Inhibitif at Shoppers Drug Mart and start the #SmoothMovement challenge! Tweet about your experience to @inhibitif!

Bloor-Yorkville's 5th Anniversary of Beautylicious!

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With the holidays fast approaching (we can’t believe it’s already almost November!) there’s no better time to try a new hairstyle, fitness regime or pamper yourself with a luxury treatment (mink eyelash extensions or a St. Tropez spray tan, anyone?) Well, lucky for us, Bloor-Yorkville’s annual Beautylicious event is BACK from October 24 – November 3 for its 5th anniversary, with over 50 participating Beautylicious businesses offering an array of hair, spa and health & wellness packages at four “prix fixe” prices: $30, $50, $75 and $125! We’ve got our eye on a few treatments on the Beautylicious menu, including:

1. Brow tinting at The Brow House

2. A St. Tropez spray tan at SITAMAA Day Spa

3. Mink eyelash extensions at Winks Boutique

4. Mani-LUXE at LUX Spa

5. And for the boys…Men’s hot towel straight razor shave at Bode Spa Medi Wellness for Men 

We’re also VERY excited about this year’s contest – Bloor-Yorkville is hosting a giveaway of $1500 worth of luxury treatments at some of the neighbourhood’s most luxurious spas, salons and health & wellness businesses. We’ve all entered – who doesn’t love a pampering spa experience?

Enter the contest HERE and check out a full list of services and packages HERE!

What treatment have YOU booked? Tweet us at @natashankpr & share the Beautylicious love!

 

Bloor-Yorkville’s 5th Anniversary of Beautylicious!

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With the holidays fast approaching (we can’t believe it’s already almost November!) there’s no better time to try a new hairstyle, fitness regime or pamper yourself with a luxury treatment (mink eyelash extensions or a St. Tropez spray tan, anyone?) Well, lucky for us, Bloor-Yorkville’s annual Beautylicious event is BACK from October 24 – November 3 for its 5th anniversary, with over 50 participating Beautylicious businesses offering an array of hair, spa and health & wellness packages at four “prix fixe” prices: $30, $50, $75 and $125! We’ve got our eye on a few treatments on the Beautylicious menu, including:

1. Brow tinting at The Brow House

2. A St. Tropez spray tan at SITAMAA Day Spa

3. Mink eyelash extensions at Winks Boutique

4. Mani-LUXE at LUX Spa

5. And for the boys…Men’s hot towel straight razor shave at Bode Spa Medi Wellness for Men 

We’re also VERY excited about this year’s contest – Bloor-Yorkville is hosting a giveaway of $1500 worth of luxury treatments at some of the neighbourhood’s most luxurious spas, salons and health & wellness businesses. We’ve all entered – who doesn’t love a pampering spa experience?

Enter the contest HERE and check out a full list of services and packages HERE!

What treatment have YOU booked? Tweet us at @natashankpr & share the Beautylicious love!

 

NKPR Joins The Smooth Movement

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Let’s face it: no one likes frequent shaving or waxing. Don’t get us wrong – it’s nice to be smooth and hair free, but given the opportunity most of us would skip the pain and time spent on this annoying yet necessary task. We’ve been introduced to Inhibitif and it looks like our prayers have been answered! A serum applied twice a day for 8 weeks that reduces the prominence and density of hair? Count us in.

So how exactly does the formula work? The serum promises to thin hair in conjunction to regular hair removal, with the end result meaning less frequent hair removal and lasting smoothness. The serum comes in a spray format that you apply evenly on shaved or waxed body areas twice per day for 2 months, or until unwanted hair appears nearly invisible (imagine our excitement). You then reduce usage to 3 times per week to maintain results. We learned that Inhibitif is different from a depilatory, which removes hair temporarily. Inhibitif reduces the apparent rate of hair growth over time so that you have to remove hair less often.

Intrigued, the NKPR team is taking part in the Smooth Movement – an 8 week challenge where we will be tracking our experience and reporting our results. We’ve rounded up a group with diverse hair types, each of us testing out one of the 3 available products for face, body or underarms.

Did you know?

According to Cosmo Magazine, women spend an average of 72 days of their life shaving…ugh! Tell us how you’d spend those 72 days instead for a chance to win Inhibitif and join the #SmoothMovement!

To enter:

1. Follow @inhibitif and @natashankpr on Twitter

2. Tweet @NatashaNKPR and tell us how you would spend those 72 days, whether it be vacationing to Europe, travelling to Asia or catching up on beauty sleep and tag @Inhibitif #SmoothMovement!

Stay tuned for our two week progress update!
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What’s trending at NKPR: Bold Brows

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The latest beauty buzz at the office? Bold brows of course! Bold brows made a comeback a few seasons ago and are here to stay. A strong brow enhances the eyes and frames the face (just look at Cara Delevingne or Camilla Belle and you’ll see what we mean). Check out our bold brows at NKPR and see how you can achieve this statement, on-trend look!

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What you need:

1. Tweezerman stainless steel slant tweezers

2. Tweezerman Mini Brow Rescue Kit (includes Mini Browmousse & Mini Eyenhance Highlighter Pencil)

Tips & Tricks

– Don’t get carried away. A little plucking goes a long way! Make sure you frequently step back and see that brows are even to avoid over-plucking

– The Browmousse is your best friend. Whether you’re looking to keep brows in place or add fullness, this little product is a brow-must!

– Take a pencil or pen and hold it so it’s aligned with the outer edge of your pupil; this is where you should enhance your brow arch

Here’s a great summary of how to perfect your brows!

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Tell us: Whose celebrity brows are you coveting the most? Tweet us at @natashankpr!

What's trending at NKPR: Bold Brows

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The latest beauty buzz at the office? Bold brows of course! Bold brows made a comeback a few seasons ago and are here to stay. A strong brow enhances the eyes and frames the face (just look at Cara Delevingne or Camilla Belle and you’ll see what we mean). Check out our bold brows at NKPR and see how you can achieve this statement, on-trend look!

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What you need:

1. Tweezerman stainless steel slant tweezers

2. Tweezerman Mini Brow Rescue Kit (includes Mini Browmousse & Mini Eyenhance Highlighter Pencil)

Tips & Tricks

– Don’t get carried away. A little plucking goes a long way! Make sure you frequently step back and see that brows are even to avoid over-plucking

– The Browmousse is your best friend. Whether you’re looking to keep brows in place or add fullness, this little product is a brow-must!

– Take a pencil or pen and hold it so it’s aligned with the outer edge of your pupil; this is where you should enhance your brow arch

Here’s a great summary of how to perfect your brows!

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Tell us: Whose celebrity brows are you coveting the most? Tweet us at @natashankpr!

The IT List: June 25

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The star-studded MMVA’s had Toronto buzzing last weekend! Our friends at Baker Street  were on-hand at Perez Hilton’s One Night in Toronto event, serving up desserts to the stars including Carly Rae Jepsen, Dragonette and Darren Criss! [Perez Hilton]

Whether you’re for or against “manscaping”, we can all agree on the importance of using the proper tools! For waxing,  Andrea Professionals  is your best bet! For trimming, try  Tweezerman!  [Style Empire]

For a solo road trip or a run outdoors,  House of Marley headphones provide premium sound quality. And let’s be honest… They just look cool!  [Trailburn]

Summer means time to hit the beach and these flip flops from TEVA will allow you to run through the sand in comfort and style!  [Globe and Mail]

Dazzling rings inspired by Hollywood’s latest brides! We’d say “I Do!” to this diamond from Classic Creations [Hello Canada]

Brooklyn Decker looks gorgeous and summer-fresh on the June cover of Flare Magazine! The look is completed with essie nails!  [Flare]

This bittersweet Aperol cocktail is the ultimate patio sip! Sit back, relax and enjoy this Italian classic on a hot day!  [Chatelaine]

The IT List: Jan 20

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January is always an incredibly busy time in the NKPR office! In order to look our best, we rely on quick beauty fixes that help us look alert, awake and put-together! Here are some of our favourites:

Need to brighten up tired eyes? Stila Jewel Eye Shadows are the perfect blend of shimmer and sparkle to keep your lids shining all day long! [Chatelaine]

Winter weather doing a drying number on your skin? Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate is a lightweight, readily absorbed elixir that helps hydrate and repair your skin from daily aggressors like the cold! The best part – this amazing product works overnight so you can wake up with beautiful, refreshed skin! [Paperplanes.ca]

Our new favourite quick beauty fix: Goody Double Wear elastics! They look like bracelets but are fully functional as hair elastics! The handy elastic band on your wrist just became a lot more stylish! [Chantel Simmons]